Awards

2010
Illinois Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Association
Leadership Award

Illinois Eye Institute
Visionary Award

2009
Center On Halsted
Human First Award

Illinois Alcoholism & Drug Dependence Association (IADDA)
Legislative Leadership Award

Lakeview Action Coalition
Gregory Dell Award

Lakeview Pantry
Donor of the Month

The Chicago Jewish News
Chicagoan of the Year

2008
Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Org.
Best Legislative Voting Record

NAMI Illinois (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Legislator of the Year

The Arc of Illinois
Legislator of the Year

2007
AIDSCare
Community Leadership Award

American Cancer Society
In Recognition of Leadership in Passing the Smoke-Free Illinois Act

Illinois Environmental Council
100% Pro-environmental Voting Record

Illinois Maternal & Child Health Coalition
Legislator of the Year

Jane Addams Senior Caucus
In Recognition of Exceptional Leadership and Service Toward Improving the Community Care Program

Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Komen Champion for the Cure

Women's Bar Association of Illinois
Women with Vision Award

2006
American Legion, 6th District Council
Certificate of Appreciation for Support and Promotion of the Legion

Applied Research Center
"A" Grade for Votes on Legislative Issues that Promote Racial Equality

Children's Home & Aid Society of Illinois
Outstanding Leadership and Advocacy

Families and Children's AIDS Network
Advocacy Award

Gay Games VII
100 Champions

Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Org.
2006 Best Legislative Voting Record Awards, Honorable Mention

Junior League of Chicago
Recognition of Support

Supportive Housing Providers Association
Three-Legged Stool Award for Commitment to Funding Supportive Housing

2005
About Face Theatre
Leppen Leadership Award

Illinois Committee For Honest Government
Distinguished Service Award

Illinois Environmental Council
100% Environmental Voting Record Awards

Illinois Primary Health Care Associatioin
2005 Legislative Recognition Award

NAMES Project Foundation, AIDS Memorial Quilt
Hopeful Spirit Award

Northeastern IL University Scholarship
Named in Honor of Rep. Feigenholtz

Planned Parenthood Illinois
Richard J. Phelan Profile in Courage Award

Progress Center for Independent Living
2005 Legislative Award

2004
Chicago Association of Retarded Citizens
Senate President Emil Jones, Jr. Leadership Award

Chicago Free Press
Favorite Local Politician

Children's Place
Children's Hero Award

Equality Illinois
Distinguished Legislature Award

Guild for the Blind
William F. Lynch Service Award

Illinois Environmental Council Award
100% Environmental Voting Record Award

Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Organization
Best Legislative Voting Record Award

Prevent Blindness
Women of Vision

2003
AIDS Foundation of Chicago
Leadership and Vision in the Fight Against AIDS

AIDS Legal Council
Advocate of the Year

Champaign County Health Care Consumers
Legislative Leadership Award

Community Behavioral Health Care Association of Illinois
Legislator of the Year Award

Friend of Consumer Award
The Illinois Coalition for Competitive Telecommunications

Howard Brown
Friend for Life Award

Palliative Care Center & Hospice of the North Shore
2003 Legislative Service Award

The Children's Place Association
Children's Hero Award

Thresholds Special Recognition Award
Service to the Mental Health Community

Vital Bridges
Food for Life Award

2002
Congregation or Chadash Congregation
Legislator of the Year

Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute
Angels in Adoption

Hearts Foundation
Biggest Heart Award

Mitzvah Award
Jewish Council for Youth Services

TransGenesis
Phenomenal Friend of the Community

2001
Campaign for Better Health Care
Legislator of the Year

Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame
Inductee as Friend of the Community

Chicago House
Public Service Award

Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities in Illinois
Sen. Penny Severn's Memorial Award

D.A.W.G. (Dog Advisory Work Group)
Extraordinary Community Service

Equality Illinois
Distinguished Legislator Award

Illinois Psychological Association
Outstanding Legislator

Illinois Public Health Association
Legislative Award of Appreciation

Midwest Democracy Center
Advocate of Democracy Award

2000
Chicago Teachers Union
Lead 2000 Award

Illinois Primary Health Care Association
Legislator of the Year

1999
Illinois Hospitals and Health Systems Association
Outstanding Legislator

Test Positive Aware Network
TPAN Visionary Award

1998
Lead Elimination Action Drive
Leadership Award

1997
IMPACT
Human Rights Hero Award

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